Bridgend Demographic
Latest official statistics for Bridgend
Bridgend is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Wales, home to 147,530 residents with a density of 588 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.6 years (2.9 above) the UK average.
Population147,530▲ 630 (0.4%)
Area251 km²
Density588
Median Age43.6+2.9 on UK avg age
Female74,53350.5%
Male72,99749.5%
Births1,2680.9%
Deaths1,6591.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.8%
Religion share in Bridgend
Ethnic official statistics in Bridgend
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.7% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Bridgend
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.2% |
Never Married | 35.1% |
Divorced | 10.4% |
Widowed | 7.2% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Bridgend
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70.5% |
Private Rented | 15.3% |
Social Rented | 13.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Bridgend
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 77.7% |
Disabled Limited | 11.3% |
Disabled Lot | 11% |
| Total | 100% |